Product Description

MES·H2O (MES Monohydrate) is a zwitterionic buffering agent commonly used in biochemical and biological research.

Product:

MES·H2O

CAS:

145224-94-8

Synonym:

MES monohydrate; 2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid hydrate; 4-Morpholineethanesulfonic acid

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Density

1.066 g/cm3

Melting point

>300 °C

Molecular Weight

213.25

Odor

Odorless

Purity

≥99.5%

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MES·H2O (MES Monohydrate) is a zwitterionic buffering agent commonly used in biochemical and biological research. Here are some of its applications:

  1. Biological Buffers: MES·H2O is widely used as a buffering agent in biological and biochemical research, particularly in cell culture media, protein purification, and enzyme assays. It helps maintain a stable pH in various biological systems.
  2. Electrophoresis: It is used in electrophoresis applications, such as SDS-PAGE and native PAGE, to provide a stable pH environment for the separation of proteins and nucleic acids.
  3. Tissue Culture: MES·H2O is used in tissue culture media to maintain the pH of the culture environment, promoting optimal cell growth and viability.
  4. Chromatography: It is used as a buffer in various chromatography techniques, including ion exchange chromatography and size exclusion chromatography, to ensure the stability of proteins and other biomolecules during separation.
  5. Immunoassays: MES·H2O is used in immunoassays and other diagnostic assays as a buffer to maintain the pH and stability of reagents and samples.
  6. Protein Crystallization: It is used in protein crystallization studies to provide a stable pH environment, facilitating the formation of high-quality protein crystals for structural analysis.
  7. Molecular Biology: MES·H2O is used in molecular biology techniques, such as DNA and RNA extraction, to maintain the integrity and stability of nucleic acids during processing.
  8. Pharmaceuticals: It is used in pharmaceutical formulations as a buffering agent to maintain the stability and efficacy of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
  9. Analytical Chemistry: MES·H2O is used in analytical chemistry applications as a buffer in various assays and analytical techniques to ensure accurate and reproducible results.
  10. Environmental Testing: It is used in environmental testing and monitoring applications to buffer samples and maintain the stability of analytes during analysis.